Full STEAM ahead – Science Rendezvous!

May 8, 2018 —

What’s fun, free and filled with chances to learn about all things “Science”? Why, it’s “Science Rendezvous”, of course, and it’s coming back to the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus Saturday, May 12, 2018, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please join us for a chance to experience the Manitoban edition of this nationwide science and engineering carnival.

Since 2010, we’ve brought you opportunities to discover the whimsical, art-flavoured side of science and technology, and 2018 is sure to be just as entertaining!

Last year 3,000 people attended the public day! This year the University of Manitoba is the host site and the University of Winnipeg, Université de St. Boniface, and Red River College are joining us.

There’s no better way for young families to enjoy a spring Saturday than with educators and students who are thrilled to demonstrate science in a kid-friendly, hands-on way. Previous years have included bits of whimsy such as a robotic painting snake, homemade slime, magicians revealing the science of card tricks and potion classes offered by our very own chemists.

Held on the UofM’s Fort Garry Campus, the event (co-organized by Biological Sciences’ Dr. Gary Anderson and Manitoba Hydro) drew more than 100 representatives from over 30 different organizations, including provincial and federal bodies, First Nations and industry for a variety of presentations, sharing of knowledge, and discussion of best practices.